Cougar News
October 5, 2026
đź‘‹Message from the Principal
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,
Each day, the students come to learn new information. They may learn new methods on solving complex mathematical problems. They could learn about new themes and ways to identify themes in stories. They may investigate new topics of life science. The students are being presented new information each day.
As adults, I would not doubt that there are some things that you had learned in grade school that you might not remember today. Our minds can hold a lot of the information, but an exact day might not be as easy to remember, especially what you learned for each specific class.
As much as we try to remember the different lessons we learned in school, there is one teaching that sticks in the mind and should remain prevalent in our learning: Christ Jesus, our Lord and Savior, died on the cross, taking the punishment of our sins on himself. What a wonderful blessing to be able to hear throughout the halls and in the classrooms the joy the students have to know that they have been redeemed. The presentation last week was a clear example as they spoke to kindness in the light of what Scripture teaches us in sharing the love that Christ has shown to us.
May we keep God’s Word as our eternal focus as we move through this year.
As an additional note, the end of the quarter for our 1-8 Grade students is October 16th. Please check in with your student’s teacher if you have any questions about their current grades.
In Christ,
Jace Fellers, Principal
Chapel Service
This year, we are supporting the mission work being done in Africa.
In 2005, two Kenyan brothers, Pastor Francis Ranogwa and Pastor Kefa Kadenge, found themselves caring for over a dozen orphaned children in their homes. They had inherited a small, rural farm near Kisumu and Lake Victoria where they had been raised. God gave them both the idea of moving the orphanage to their larger property and using the farm to build a children’s home for the many orphans in the community. Thus a dream was born and began to take root.
The orphanage was named Shangilia Children’s Home and began with the two small houses on the farm and the orphans who had been living with Pastor Francis and Pastor Kefa. Over the years, Shangilia has embraced the community through a widow’s program, a clinic, a kindergarten, support for the local schools, and spreading the good news of Christ’s love.
As the ministry grew, Love for Kenya was created to support the many things God is doing in Kenya and to mobilize people with a heart for Kenya and a desire to partner with our Kenyan friends.
Love for Kenya [LFK] has raised the funds necessary to build a new Manager's Home and Ministry Center at Shangilia. Construction will hopefully start in late August and should be completed by January 2027. The two-story building will include a home for Shangilia's manager on the second floor with office space and a computer lab for the children on the main floor. Computers have already been donated, but LFK will need to raise money for the desks, chairs and other equipment needed for the lab. Based on a ballpark estimate, the cost of a computer station with a desk, chair and associated equipment should be around $200 each, with a goal of having a minimum of 10 stations. We are aiming to support the work of the center in sharing the Good News with the next generation of students in that region. Offerings to date total $443.77
Library Reading Achievement Program
This year's program is "Your Reading Adventure Begins at the Library." It is an opportunity to see all the adventures one can have through books and the many adventurous books we have in the library - where "your reading journey begins." So, enjoy reading of new places and new adventures!
Scrip Program
Scrip Program: Participating in the Scrip Program is a great way to cover some or all of your tuition costs and helps CSJ at the same time. If you would like more information on how our Scrip Program works, please contact the school office.
Car Wash Cards
Kwik Trip Ultimate Car Wash Cards are available for purchase in the school office. There are five washes per card at a cost of $35.00. The car wash cards make a great gift and help support your school. For more information, contact the school office. Thanks!
